School meal networks, local procurement and traceability, what is changing?
From farm to school to traceability rules, districts want shorter supply chains, but funding and logistics are tightening in USA
Editorial Team SDG3
40 minutes ago7 min read
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THE WORLD IS CHANGING
The world is changing, global civil society is the glue holding long term progress together
The UN SDGs offer a common blueprint, but it is civil society that turns goals into lasting projects on the ground
Editorial Team SDG17
Feb 205 min read
School meal networks, local procurement and traceability, what is changing?
From farm to school to traceability rules, districts want shorter supply chains, but funding and logistics are tightening in USA
Editorial Team SDG3
40 minutes ago7 min read
Finance turns to regulation as biodiversity markets mature in early 2026
New disclosure rules, emerging nature credits and expanding BIOFIN plans are reshaping how capital is directed towards SDG 15
Editorial Team SDG15
1 day ago3 min read
The hidden cost of scaling social projects too quickly
Rapid growth can dilute impact, weaken accountability and burn out communities before systems are ready.
Editorial Team SDG16
2 days ago7 min read
Child poverty and unequal access to extracurricular activities in South America
Cost, safety and time pressures are shutting poorer children out of sport, arts and tutoring, deepening inequality
Editorial Team SDG4
3 days ago7 min read
Waste Warriors Society scales up waste management work across the Indian Himalayan region
A volunteer clean-up group has grown into a regional operator running collection, sorting and community programmes across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
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4 days ago3 min read
Which SDGs get the headlines and which are left in the dark
Climate, energy and health dominate coverage, while oceans, institutions and consumption goals struggle for sustained attention
Editorial Team SDG17
5 days ago8 min read
Generational transition in small social organisations is becoming a test of resilience
As founders and long-serving volunteers step back, small charities face a delicate handover of power, trust and know-how
Editorial Team SDG10
6 days ago8 min read
The long making of gender equality
From Paris to Beijing, key texts and turning points turned a moral question into a modern democratic principle
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7 days ago6 min read
Rubbish on the fly: global outrage at videos showing litter thrown from trains
Viral clips of waste tossed from trains in India keep resurfacing, fuelling anger at a practice that still appears to go unpunished.
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Humanitarian agencies scale up emergency shelter response as global displacement rises
UN-led plan seeks $33bn to support 135 million people as shelter teams race to reach displaced families
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In all countries, people are taking action, joining forces and creating new innovations to shape the future in a sustainable way, and every day new ideas and solutions are emerging - out of desperation, hope, curiosity and courage.
Here you find lates news, stories and progress around this development.
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Affordable and clean energy
Solar Cookers International sets out a 2026 strategy for clean cooking at scale
A sharper focus on performance, hybrid designs and local leadership signals a shift from pilot projects to durable clean cooking systems
Editorial Team SDG7
Feb 8
Heterojunction technology becomes the new benchmark for solar efficiency in 2026
High bifacial performance and durability reinforce photovoltaic innovation worldwide
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Jan 13
A solar driven shortcut to affordable green hydrogen
A new co electrolysis route cuts costs below fossil fuels by pairing solar power with biomass waste
Editorial Team SDG7
Jan 6
When green energy becomes contested, downstream effects of withdrawing fossil fuel support
A shifting moment for global energy finance as governments reassess risk, security and sustainability
Editorial Team SDG7
Dec 16, 2025
Is solar energy truly sustainable?
Solar power is hailed as clean and limitless, but its true sustainability begins long before the panels catch the sun.
Editorial Team SDG7
Nov 10, 2025
Solar surge in Africa promises and pitfalls of a greener economy
Rising panel imports point to momentum, yet capital costs, skills gaps and supply chain control will decide who really benefits
Editorial Team SDG7
Nov 6, 2025
Global plan to quadruple use of sustainable fuels by 2034
Brazil leads initiative to boost biofuels, biogas, hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels for hard-to-abate sectors
Editorial Team SDG7
Oct 29, 2025
Scaling algae, not oil: rethinking industrial sustainability from the laboratory outwards
A student-led algae biorefinery project challenges universities to move from symbolic sustainability to scalable solutions
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Oct 13, 2025
Grid queuing in Europe is stalling 1.7 TW of renewable projects
A backlog of renewable projects is straining outdated power grids and exposing flaws in Europe’s clean energy transition
Editorial Team SDG7
Oct 9, 2025
Renewables bring light, jobs, and hope to poor countries
Clean energy can fight poverty, cut costs, and create jobs where traditional power grids fail
Editorial Team SDG7
Sep 16, 2025
How sand batteries are helping cities cut emissions and heat homes
A low-cost and low-impact technology is turning excess renewable electricity into long-term heat for communities
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Sep 8, 2025
Nuclear fusion: A sustainable energy revolution. 2027 vision.
Fusion energy promises carbon-free power for all, driving global progress on clean energy, innovation, and climate action goals
Editorial Team SDG7
Aug 11, 2025
Denmark’s renewable revolution: A model for global sustainability
Denmark’s wind-powered success shows how partnerships and community ownership drive sustainable progress.
Editorial Team SDG7
Jul 22, 2025
Solar Impulse Foundation: Pioneering a global shift to sustainable innovation
Over 1000 solutions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals to drive environmental and economic progress
Editorial Team SDG7
Jul 13, 2025
Australian almond farm’s solar success: A model for rural decarbonisation
Harnessing solar power for sustainable agriculture
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Jul 6, 2025
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